CUC Newsletter – March 18, 2023
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6
Sunday, March 19, 2023
“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me”
Bob Moore will again be teaching from the book Final Words from the Cross by Adam Hamilton. Chapter 4 will be the lesson this week entitled “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me”.
The Bible verses are Mark 15:33-36a. At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—–which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? “When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah. “One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – March 19, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
CUC Attendance
March 12, 2023
Members: 56
Visitors: 3
Zoom 14
Total: 73

Patricia Mashburn –prayers on the loss of her one and only sister, Roz Wiegers – in Saint Louis, Missouri on Wed, March 15.
Sue Waite and family-prayers on the loss of George. Memorial service to be held on Monday, March 20th at 11:00 in the RUMC Chapel.
Laverne Lamb needs prayers for her daughter Kathy who is suffering from cancer
Nancy Erwin’s husband Talmage needs lots of prayers for him to stabilize enough for a heart transplant.
Lori Walsh –RUMC Business Administrator, has completed 3 of 6 chemo treatments. She appreciates your continued prayers.
Bev Tatom requests prayers for her niece, Cindy Pardue, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and will start chemo soon.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Rose Lappe -continue prayers as she continues chemo
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta.
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)
Thank You
Gale Davis –Thank you all for your cards , thoughts and prayers in the recent loss of my older brother, Neal. Until you’re on the receiving end you don’t realize how much this means. CUC’ers are the best church family ever‼ Love you all.

Birthdays
David Hills-March 22
Diane Johnson-March 23
Maureen Osborn– March 24
Anniversaries
Bob & Sharon Schnakenberg – March 23, 1968, Las Vegas, NV, 55 years!
Murphy-Harpst Birthday Party
CUC Mission Outreach Committee will sponsor the birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on March 25. CUC has been doing this mission outreach since 2015. Best of all, those members who make the trip to Cedartown can visit with those young people and staff members. A tour of the campus will be available. See Betty Hunt for further information if you would like to go.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
Please join us for a delightful time at the 15th Peachtree Tea to benefit HomeStretch, one of our ministry partners. The Tea will be held at Country Club of Roswell on Tuesday, March 28 from 11am to 2pm. Please order your tickets for $90 through www.homestretch.org/tea. When ordering your ticket, please note CUC Class under order notes. We want to be sure to sit together. Please contact Lynn Adcock if you are planning to attend. CUC class members usually fill at least one table.
Update from Jacob
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week!
Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 21. Menu: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Rice, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Assorted Cookies . Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take-out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take your meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper, March 22, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. $10. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! Honey-Dijon Crusted Chicken, Lemon Pesto Pasta, Spring Vegetable Medley, Yeast Roll, Creamy Celery Soup, Featured Salad Bar, Assorted Cookies and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM. http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25296 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Frozen Meals $7-Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef Bourguignon w/ Rice Pilaf, Cincinnati Beef Chili. Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10) Chicken and Hominy Stew, Tomato Bisque, Beef and Barley Soup, Loaded Potato Soup. Family Size Meal-($25 Feeds 6-8) Chicken Pot Pie, Lasagna ,Bolognese, Beef Chili
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible. http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25246 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Please let Jacob know if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering online. We are looking forward to seeing you all and Serving you next week!
The RUMC Missions Booth
The RUMC Missions booth needs donations. Check those shelves and cabinets and clear out some of your good stuff to help support missions! Annette Whaley will help you -770-634-2285.
Irish Song and Dance
This Friday, March 17, 2023 at 8 PM. The 130-voice chorus of The Michael O’Neal Singers teams with Atlanta Irish Dance to present a program of true Irish favorites in both song and dance, including music made famous by Celtic Woman and Celtic Thunder in the RUMC Sanctuary. Tickets are $15 seniors (60+) and $20 for adults. A live stream option is available.
The Voice of Mimosa,
In the RUMC Sanctuary on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00pm, the RUMC choir joins with Roswell Baptist and Roswell Presbyterian to sing together. With over 130 voices along with soloists, organists, and orchestra they will offer a diverse program of sacred music. Free, no tickets needed.
Boy Choir from Norway
On Sunday, April 16 (the Sunday after Easter) RUMC will be host to the Nidaros Boys Choir from Trondheim, Norway. They are Norway’s oldest boys choir with a nearly 1,000 year tradition of boy choir singing in the Nidaros Cathedral. They are in Atlanta to perform with the Atlanta Boys Choir on April 14 in Symphony Hall.
They will sing at RUMC for the 11:15 service in the sanctuary and then present a concert after the service.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a
portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

March 17-8PM – MOS Irish Song and Dance
March 25 – Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
March 26 – 3PM – Voice of Mimosa
Tuesday, March 28 – Homestrech Peachtree Tea
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – March 10, 2023
The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Ps 19:8
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Daylight Savings Time begins– make sure your clocks are turned forward one hour. ( Spring forward!) Don’t be late for Sunday School!
“Behold Your Son…Behold Your Mother”.
Our Lenten Series study will continue from the book Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton. Bob Moore will be teaching chapter 3 entitled “Behold Your Son…Behold Your Mother”. The Bible verse is John 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – March 12, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
CUC Attendance
March 5, 2023
Members: 87
Visitors: 5
Teacher: 1
Zoom: 13
Total: 106 !
Prayer Requests
Jim Ehler and family as they continue to mourn the loss of Jeannie
Sue Waite and family on the loss of George. Memorial service to be held on March 20th at 11:00 in the RUMC Chapel. (In lieu of flowers please make donations to the RUMC Foundation, the CUC Foundation, or Homestretch)
Laverne Lamb needs prayers for her daughter Kathy who is suffering from cancer
Lori Walsh –RUMC Business Administrator, has completed 3 of 6 chemo treatments. She appreciates your continued prayers.
Bev Tatom requests prayers for her niece, Cindy Pardue, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and will start chemo soon.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Rose Lappe -continue prayers as she continues chemo
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)
Birthdays
Diane Stephens-March 12
Patsy Lanham-March 13
MariAnna Brown-March 14
Pat Ball-March 17
Anniversaries
Bill & Sandy Griffin – March 16, 1968 Newnan, GA, 55 years
Murphy-Harpst Birthday Party
CUC Mission Outreach Committee will sponsor a birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on March 25. CUC members are asked to donate funds for party expenses. Four teenagers with birthdays will be given $25 Walmart gift cards. We are told to expect a total of 50 residents and staff members who will celebrate with our cake, ice cream cups, plastic table cloths, tableware, balloons, and BINGO game prizes. Those members who make the trip to Cedartown can visit with those young people and staff members. A tour of the campus will be available. See Betty Hunt for further information.
Update from Jacob
Community and Fellowship Lunch, Tuesday, March 14, is featuring Cincinnati Style Beef Chili, Garden Salad, Corn Bread, Assorted Cookie… $7.00 per person. You can dine Dine In in Fellowship Hall or “To go”,11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The menu for Wednesday Night Supper, March, 15 is Smoked Beef Brisket, Basil Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts, Soda Bread, Loaded Potato Soup, Featured Salad Bar, Assorted Cookies and Mint Chocolate Chip Cannoli, 5:00 pm – 6:45
Second Sunday Chapel Communion Service
You might like to attend this Sunday, March 12, Communion Service in the RUMC Chapel at 8:30 a.m. Included in this 30-minute service will be the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music by the Prime Time Singers, and a time of prayer.
The RUMC Missions Booth
The RUMC Missions booth needs donations. Check those shelves and cabinets and clear out some of your good stuff to help support missions ! Annette Whaley will help you -770-634-2285.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
Save the date for the 15th annual Peachtree Tea to benefit Homestretch. It will be held this year on Tuesday, March 28, 11:00-2:00 , at the Country Club of Roswell. CUC class members usually fill at least one table.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a
portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.
Calendar
Saturday, March 25-Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Tuesday, March 28-Homestretch Peachtree Tea
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – March 3, 2023
Luke 23:32 – Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed.
Luke 23:39-43 – One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God?,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”
CUC Sunday, March 5, 2023
Nancy Wistrand will be back this week with chapter 2 from our Lenten Study book Final Words From The Cross by Adam Hamilton. This week’s lesson is titled “Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”.
CUC Sunday School Class
Attendance: February 26, 2023
Members: 88
Teacher: 1
(class Member)
Zoom: 7
95
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – March 5, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
Murphy-Harpst Birthday Party
CUC sponsors a birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on March 25 this year.
Sundays on March 5 and March 12 seem the appropriate days to ask class members to donate funds for party expenses. Four teenagers with birthdays will be given $25 Walmart gift cards. We are told to expect a total of 50 residents and staff members who will celebrate with our cake, ice cream cups, plastic table cloths, tableware, balloons, and BINGO game prizes. Our contact person at M-H, Susan Stroup, has sent a list of what is appropriate for prizes. Best of all, those members who make the trip to Cedartown can visit with those young people and staff members. A tour of the campus will be available. See Betty Hunt
Thanks,
CUC Mission Outreach Committee

From Jacob:
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week! Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, March 8, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25244 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, March 7, 2023
- Chicken Pot Pie, Garden Salad, Yeast Roll, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
o $7.00 per person
o Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
o Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
o 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25244 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Frozen Meals $7
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken, Shrimp, and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
- Beef Goulash Pasta
- Shepherd’s Pie
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Chicken and Hominy Stew
- Tomato Bisque
- Shrimp and Corn Chowder
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25294 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Wednesday Night Supper March 8, 2023
- Beef Bourguignon, Wild Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Yeast Roll, Featured Salad Bar, French Onion Soup, Assorted Cookies and Chocolate Mousse Pie, Iced Tea, Coffee.
o Kids: Cheeseburger or Grilled Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
$10.00 per adult
$4.00 per Child 12 and under (Children 2 and under eat free)
$5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
$30.00 Family Max
$30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25294 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering online. We are looking forward to seeing you all and Serving you next week!
Blessings,
Jacob Crane
Director of Hospitality
Prayers For Sue Waite and her Family on the passing of George
Prayers for Jim Ehlers and his Family on the passing of Jeannie.
Her Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at 11:00am at RUMC, and her Interment will be in the Garden of Love
LaVerne Lamb’s daughter – Kathy – Prayers for Recovery
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
Birthdays
Saturday, March 4 – Linda Boswell
Wednesday, March 8 – Johnie Wright
Saturday, March 11 – Betty Smith
Anniversaries
-=None=-
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.
Saturday, March 25 – ” The annual birthday party our class hosts at the Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home will be on March 25. Teenagers with birthdays that month will be celebrated, and all others who attend will enjoy cake, ice cream, and a game of Bingo with prizes to happy winners. More information for the class will be provided in coming weeks.”
Sunday, March 12 – Daylight Savings Time, Rise and Shine! – make sure your clocks are turned forward one hour
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
– Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 24, 2023
Luke 23:26 – As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.
Luke 23: 33:34a – When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals-one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.
Our Lenten Series study will be from the book Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton. Nancy Wistrand will be teaching chapter 1 entitled “Father Forgive Them…”.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – February 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

Prayers for Jim Ehlers and his Family on the passing of Jeannie .
Her Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at 11:00am at RUMC, and her Interment will be in the Garden of Love
LaVerne Lamb’s daughter – Kathy – admitted to Emory hospital – in ICU, they can’t keep her blood pressure up, and UTI.
Tom Cantrell – prayers needed for healing – for complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy.
George Waite – Please continue prayers for George’s recovery as he remains in the ICU at North Fulton Hospital.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Saturday, February 25 – Jane Bailey
Sunday, February 26 – Mary Mitchell
Monday, February 27 – Marlene MacLeod’s
Anniversaries
Monday, February 27 – Linda and Tom Cantrell – Anniversary – 1965
Monday, February 27 – Stella and Wilford Boayue – Anniversary – 1972
The Commons Project Update
The Commons Project will provide an inviting outdoor setting to welcome community, encourage outreach, expand capacity for worship, and help meet the growing needs of Roswell UMC and the surrounding community. Wednesday, March 1 at 4:30 p.m. has been selected for our Groundbreaking Celebration, and you are invited to come and participate. Wednesday Night Supper will be available immediately afterward in Fellowship Hall. Be sure to mark the date! Visit our website for more information or to donate.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Wednesday, March 1 – Board of Stewards will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Wednesday, March 1 – Devotional Encounters for Lent at 6:15-7 p.m. in the Dining Room – contact Debbie Goodwin.
Saturday, March 25 – ” The annual birthday party our class hosts at the Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home will be on March 25. Teenagers with birthdays that month will be celebrated, and all others who attend will enjoy cake, ice cream, and a game of Bingo with prizes to happy winners. More information for the class will be provided in coming weeks.”
Sunday, March 12 – Daylight Savings Time, Rise and Shine! – make sure your clocks are turned forward one hour
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 17, 2023
Dr Jim Mcormick will be our speaker this Sunday, and his topic will be “To Be Content”
Verses: Philippians 4:10-13
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – February 19, 2023
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

LaVerne Lamb’s daughter – Kathy – admitted to Emory hospital – in ICU, they can’t keep her blood pressure up, and UTI.
Tom Cantrell – prayers needed for healing – for complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy.
George Waite – He needs lots of prayers for his recovery.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Sunday, February 19 – Tom Erdman
Monday, February 20 – Dee Scott
Wednesday, February 22 – Babs Skilling
Wednesday, February 22 – Cecelia Moore
Wednesday, February 22 – Judy Zierk
Anniversarys
-=None=-
The Commons Project Update
The Commons Project will provide an inviting outdoor setting to welcome community, encourage outreach, expand capacity for worship, and help meet the growing needs of Roswell UMC and the surrounding community. Wednesday, March 1 at 4:30 p.m. has been selected for our Groundbreaking Celebration, and you are invited to come and participate. Wednesday Night Supper will be available immediately afterward in Fellowship Hall. Be sure to mark the date! Visit our website for more information or to donate.
From Jacob:

The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week!
Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25242 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, February 21, 2023
- Chicken, Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya w/ “Dirty Rice”, Creole 3 Bean Salad, Yeast Roll, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
- $7.00 per person
- Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
- Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25242 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Frozen Meals $7
- Chicken Cacciatore w/ Rice Pilaf
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Sweet and Sour Chicken w/ Fried Rice
- Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken and Hominy Stew
- Tomato Bisque
- Beef and Vegetable Soup
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25292 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Wednesday Night Supper February 22, 2023 (Ash Wednesday)
- Honey Dill Crusted Salmon, Roasted New Potatoes, Green Bean and Carrot Medley, Yeast Roll, Corn Chowder, Featured Salad Bar, Assorted Cookies and Cake, Iced Tea, Coffee.
- Kids: Fish Sticks or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
- $10.00 per adult
- $4.00 per Child 12 and under
- $5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
- $30.00 Family Max
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25292 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering online. We are looking forward to seeing you all and Serving you next week!
Blessings,
Jacob Crane
Director of Hospitality
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Wednesday, February 22 – Ash Wednesday
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 10, 2023
One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” – Matthew 22:35-36
Dr Jim Mcormick will be our speaker this Sunday, and his topic will be “The Main Thing”, and the text is Matthew 22:35-40:
New International Version
35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – February 12, 2023
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

Tom Cantrell – prayers needed for healing – for complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy.
George Waite – He needs lots of prayers for his recovery.
LaVerne Lamb – My daughter Kathy. Please pray she will get use of her legs and her right hand.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

No Birthdays or Anniversarys this week.
Wednesday Night Supper with CUC – Feruary 15, 2023
Come eat dinner with CUC class members at 5:30 and then come play bingo with us in our classroom. Cards will be $1.00 each as we try to boost our treasury. We will have 8 tables and we have 41 signed up, so if you haven’t signed up just come on and join us. We have plenty of room and it will be fun to have a big crowd. We have fabulous prizes and a terrific number caller, so it should be a super fun time! See you Wednesday, Feb. 15th!
The Commons Project Update
February 10, 2023
Way back in November 2019, we were asked to look at the possibility of improving the Commons area. As a recently added member to the Board of Trustees, I knew whatever would be asked of me would involve time and effort, but God wants us to use our skills and abilities for the benefit of others.
As a design engineer, I could see great possibilities. Richard Lowenthal provided motivation and encouragement. He also recommended very experienced contractor Charles Curtis to give us a keen sense of reality as we moved through the design development, then into selecting an architect, engineers, a landscape architect, and a well-qualified contractor. Vince Grosse was added to the team to keep a steady eye on the cost, set financial objectives, and hold us to them. Lori Walsh, RUMC’s Business Administrator, has been with us since the beginning and an active participant tracking our development. Tom Davis provided oversight and key direction.
As you may remember, we made many presentations—to the Board of Stewards, the Board of Trustees, our Adult Sunday School classes, the congregation at large, and at the Central North District level. The response to the presentations was very positive, and we received approval to develop a fund-raising campaign. In just four months, Mike Picchi and Brian Medley helped the team raise $1.1 million to fund about half of the project.
Mary Karras came aboard with her extensive banking experience and guided us in securing a credit line with an interest-only construction loan to be available when needed. Finally, we received a Land Disturbance Permit from the City of Roswell, and we will start our project this month!
The first step will be relocating the pavilion to the northwest corner and removing the Scout Hut. Next up will be installing the underground storm water handling system and grading the site; then laying out the pathway, ramps, and activity areas. Care was taken to provide ADA stair-free access from the Sanctuary across the Commons to the Chapel building parking lot. The concrete and brick paver walk areas will be added after electrical lines are placed, along with lighting and Wi-Fi. The final step will be landscaping, including trees, bushes, and flowers.
Depending on the weather, it will take 6-8 months to complete the Commons Project, with an August 1 target date. We will provide weekly progress updates, and there will be observation areas around the site.
Wednesday, March 1 at 4:30 p.m. has been selected for our Ground Breaking Celebration, and you are invited to come and participate. Wednesday Night Supper will be available immediately afterward in Fellowship Hall. Be sure to mark the date!
Thank you for your confidence in us, your encouragement, interest, and financial support. This project could not have happened without you!
The Commons Redesign Committee:
Jim Gebhardt, Richard Lowenthal, Charles Curtis, Vince Grosse, Mary Karras, Lori Walsh, and Tom Davis

From Jacob
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week!
Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
- http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25241(Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Sweet and Sour Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Asian Salad, Yeast Roll, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
o $7.00 per person
o Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
o Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
o 11:30 am – 1:30 pm- http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25241 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Frozen Meals $7
Chicken Cacciatore w/ Rice Pilaf
BBQ Trio (Smoked Pork, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Beans)
Cuban Chicken w/ Black Beans and Rice
Chicken Parmesan w/ Linguine
Chicken Pot Pie
Country Fried Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)Chicken Noodle Soup
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25291 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Wednesday Night Supper February 15, 2023
- Pineapple Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Southern Style Green Beans, Yeast Roll, Beef and Vegetable Soup, Featured Salad Bar, Strawberries and Cream Cake, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee.
o Kids: Hot Dogs or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
$10.00 per adult
$4.00 per Child 12 and under
$5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
$30.00 Family Max
$30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25291 (Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering online. We are looking forward to seeing you all and Serving you next week!
Blessings,
Jacob
Bread Pickup from Publix
Would anyone be interested in picking up bread and sweets from Publix once or twice on Monday mornings?
This is used by our church for a variety of activities, including , My Neighbors Pantry, Job Networking, and youth activities, to name some.
For further information please call Claudia Phelps or John Phelps
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

February 12 ⋅ 8:15 – 9:00am – Second Sunday Chapel Communion
February 14, 2023 – Valentine’s Day (Tuesday) Don’t forget!
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 3, 2023
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
Dean Tucker will be our speaker this Sunday. He will be continuing his lesson on the Apocrypha. He will be discussing “selected books from the Apocrypha.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – February 5, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

Tom Cantrell – prayers needed for healing – for complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy.
George Waite – He needs lots of prayers for his recovery.
LaVerne Lamb – My daughter Kathy. Please pray she will get use of her legs and her right hand.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Don MacLeod – Saturday, February 4
Tom Cantrell – Saturday, February 4
Gayle Crolius – Monday, February 6
Patricia Mashburn – Monday, February 6
Sieg Hoogstraal -Tuesday, February 7
Bob Morisey – Thursday, February 9
Anniversarys
-=None=-
Second Sunday Communion
First Sunday Chapel Communion has been moved to second Sundays at 8:30 a.m. for the remainder of 2023. Second Sunday Chapel Communion is a 30-minute service which includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music, and a time of prayer. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Commons Project Update
On February 1, RUMC received our Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) from the City of Roswell, which marks the initial step in construction. Look for site fencing to be erected and a new foundation to be poured for the relocation of the pavilion to the northwest corner of the site; power and water has been cut off to the former Scout Hut, in preparation for its demolition.
Depending on the weather, we hope for this initial project completion in six to eight months. The start of construction will formally be marked with a ground-breaking event to be announced shortly. This has been a long time coming, and the Commons Committee wants to thank you for your support, donations, and patience. Watch for more updates as we move forward!
Wednesday Night Supper with CUC – Feruary 15, 2023
Bingo is planned for Wednesday night, February 15th following Wednesday night supper. Plan to come and eat supper – we will get Jacob to reserve us some tables – and then come to our room and play bingo. We had 38 to sign up last Sunday and I will have the sheet again this Sunday to sign up any others who might want to join us.

From Jacob:
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week! Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
(Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals) http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25240
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Cuban Shredded Chicken, Black Beans and Rice, Garden Salad w/ Mojo Vinaigrette, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
- $7.00 per person
- Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
- Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25240 (Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Frozen Meals $7
- Chicken Cacciatore w/ Rice Pilaf
- Country Fried Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy
- Chicken Parmesan w/ Linguine
- Chicken Pot Pie
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken, Bacon, and Corn Chowder
Frozen Family Size Meal ($25.00)
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Beef Chili
(Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25290
Wednesday Night Supper February 8, 2023
- Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn Succotash, Buttered Biscuit, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Cherry Cobbler Cake and Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee.
- Kids: Cheeseburger or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Tater Tots or Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
- $10.00 per adult
- $4.00 per Child 12 and under
- $5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
- $30.00 Family Max
- $30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
- 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
(Click to order Wednesday Night Supper) http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25290
MUST Neighborhood Pantry:
Monday, February 6th!
Our February Pantry is just around the corner – here’s how you can help!
1: Volunteer!
We have volunteer shifts throughout the day. If you are available, use this link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fabad29a31-myneighbors1
2: Donate!
We desperately need laundry detergent (larger size to last a month) and feminine hygiene products (pads more popular than tampons). Drop them off on the 6th before 4:00 PM!
3: Let us do the shopping!
We use monetary donations to buy produce, protein, laundry detergent, tortillas, feminine hygiene products and more.
To donate, go to www.rumc.com and choose About/Giving/Give Online. After you click on “Give Online,” there’s a page with a drop-down menu that says: “Tithes and Offerings 2022.” Pull-down that menu to “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” and donate there. You can also drop off monetary donations in the RUMC front office. Just write “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” on the check or envelope to ensure it gets to us.
Remember that we are operating out of the RUMC Fellowship Hall for the next few months. Drive around to the back of the B Building and you’ll see the double-doors by the handicap spaces. That’s us!
Thank you! Pray for sunshine!
Bread Pickup from Publix
Would anyone be interested in picking up bread and sweets from Publix once or twice on Monday mornings?
This is used by our church for a variety of activities, including , My Neighbors Pantry, Job Networking, and youth activities, to name some.
For further information please call Claudia Phelps at 404-406-4664 or John at 404-697-8593
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

- Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – January 27, 2023
I will rejoice in the Lord, I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
—Habakkuk 3:18
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Senator John Albers will be presenting our lesson entitled “I surrender….” this Sunday. Bible verse is Isaiah 43:2:
“When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Senator Albers represents the 56th District which includes portions of Fulton, Cobb and Cherokee counties. He serves as chairman of the Public Safety committee, vice chairman of Finance, and subcommittee chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He is a member of the Senate leadership serving as the Chief Deputy Whip. When not attending to state business, he is an executive, business owner and entrepreneur.
Senator Albers is a fourth generation firefighter serving as a volunteer in Alpharetta and his sons continue the family legacy as 5th generation first responders. John is an organ donor and gave a kidney to his son in 2021. He and his wife of 29 years, Kari, have two sons and are active members of Roswell United Methodist Church.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – January 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

Tom Cantrell – prayers needed – he has been in Northside Hospital at Johnson ferry since Saturday as they had to go to the emergency room due to complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy on Friday.
George Waite – has been moved out of North Fulton Hospital ICU but still needs lots of prayers for his recovery.
LaVerne Lamb – My daughter Kathy has been at Emory for three weeks. She is going to move to therapy hopefully by Wednesday, January 11, to learn to walk again. Please pray she will get use of her legs and her right hand.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Ann McNew – Saturday, Jan 28
Ann Parkhurst – Saturday, Jan 28
Lesleigh Coelho – Tuesday, Jan 31
Jim Lappe – Thursday, Feb 2
Anniversarys
-=None=-
Second Sunday Communion
First Sunday Chapel Communion has been moved to second Sundays at 8:30 a.m. for the remainder of 2023. Second Sunday Chapel Communion is a 30-minute service which includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music, and a time of prayer. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday Night Supper with CUC – Feruary 15, 2023
Mark your calendar for Wednesday night, February 15 to come eat Wednesday night dinner together and then join us in our classroom for BINGO! We will pass a signup sheet Sunday so we know the number of tables we need and Jacob will know the number for supper. Plan to join us.

From Jacob:
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week!
Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, February 1, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, January 31, 2023>> http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25239
(Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Chicken Parmesan w/ Linguine Marinara, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
$7.00 per person
Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Frozen Meals $7
- Chicken Cacciatore w/ Rice Pilaf
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Italian Sausage Pasta
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potato and Gravy
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- Creamy Celery and Leek Soup
- Tomato Bisque
Frozen Family Size Meal ($25.00)
- Chicken Pot Pie
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25239
(Click to order Tuesday Lunch or Frozen Meals)
Wednesday Night Supper February 1, 2023 >> http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25289
(Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork, Mac and Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Buns, Chicken and Corn Chowder, Featured Salad Bar, Banana Pudding and Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee.
Kids: Pulled Pork Sandwich or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Mac and Cheese or Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
$10.00 per adult
$4.00 per Child 12 and under
$5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
$30.00 Family Max
$30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
http://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=25289
(Click to order Wednesday Night Supper)
We’re just two weeks away from the next MUST Neighborhood Pantry:
Monday, February 6th!
Our February Pantry is just around the corner – here’s how you can help!
1: Volunteer!
We have volunteer shifts throughout the day. If you are available, use this link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fabad29a31-myneighbors1
2: Donate!
We desperately need laundry detergent (larger size to last a month) and feminine hygiene products (pads more popular than tampons). Drop them off on the 6th before 4:00 PM!
3: Let us do the shopping!
We use monetary donations to buy produce, protein, laundry detergent, tortillas, feminine hygiene products and more.
To donate, go to www.rumc.com and choose About/Giving/Give Online. After you click on “Give Online,” there’s a page with a drop-down menu that says: “Tithes and Offerings 2022.” Pull-down that menu to “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” and donate there. You can also drop off monetary donations in the RUMC front office. Just write “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” on the check or envelope to ensure it gets to us.
Remember that we are operating out of the RUMC Fellowship Hall for the next few months. Drive around to the back of the B Building and you’ll see the double-doors by the handicap spaces. That’s us!
Thank you! Pray for sunshine!
Bread Pickup from Publix
Would anyone be interested in picking up bread and sweets from Publix once or twice on Monday mornings?
This is used by our church for a variety of activities, including , My Neighbors Pantry, Job Networking, and youth activities, to name some.
For further information please call Claudia Phelps at 404406 4664 or John at 404697 8593
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – January 19, 2023
We are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
—Hebrews 10:39
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Ron Greer will be our speaker this Sunday – His topic will be “And How Shall We Best Live This New Season.” Let me share with you three scripture references:
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Romans 12:2
Philippians 3:13-14
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – January 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

George Waite – George is slowly improving and will soon be moved out of ICU. Prayers are working! From Sue – 9:57am – Jauuary 19, 2023 = Update: 9:20am 1/20/2023 – Friday – George is back in Surgery. Prayers needed!
LaVerne Lamb – My daughter Kathy has been at Emory for three weeks. She is going to move to therapy hopefully by Wednesday, January 11, to learn to walk again. Please pray she will get use of her legs and her right hand.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Carol Kline – Monday, Jan 23
Anniversarys
Elaine and Roger Estill – January 21, 1956
Sister and Gannett Backus – January 22, 1972

From Jacob:
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week! Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, January 25, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
Event Details
Tue, Jan 24, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 PM
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, January 24, 2023
- Beef Chili, Rice Pilaf, Southwest Garden Salad w/ Cumin Vinaigrette, Cheddar Corn Bread, Assorted Cookies, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water.
o $7.00 per person
o Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
o Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
o 11:30 am –2:00 pm
Frozen Meals $7
- Chicken, Shrimp, and Smoked Pork Jambalaya
- Italian Sausage Pasta
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potato and Gravy
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Beef and Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Celery and Leek Soup
Frozen Family Size Meal ($25.00)
- Chicken Pot Pie
Event Details
Event Details
Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesday Night Meals in the Fellowship Hall. Dine in or Take out available from 4:30 PM -6:45 PM.
This Week’s Menu:
Wednesday Night Supper January 25, 2023
- Spaghetti and Jumbo Meatballs, Roasted Garlic Butter Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Tomato Basil Bisque, Italian Caramel Rice Pudding, Featured Salad Bar, Iced Tea, Coffee.
o Kids: Pasta and Meatballs w/ Mariana, or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
$10.00 per adult
$4.00 per Child 12 and under
$5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
$30.00 Family Max
$30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
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Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with ordering online. We are looking forward to seeing you all and Serving you next week!
Blessings,
Jacob Crane
Director of Hospitality
Bread Pickup from Publix
Would anyone be interested in picking up bread and sweets from Publix once or twice on Monday mornings?
This is used by our church for a variety of activities, including , My Neighbors Pantry, Job Networking, and youth activities, to name some.
For further information please call Claudia Phelps at 404406 4664 or John at 404697 8593
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – January 13, 2023
Since His character is constant, you can always trust that He will be faithful, gracious, and merciful to you in every situation. Malachi 3:6
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Michael Grant will be our CUC speaker this Sunday. He is RUMC’s Facilities Manager, and we are looklng forward to his message this Sunday.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – Junaury 15, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

George Waite – George remains in critical condition . Please continue prayers. – From Sue Waite at 8:27am – Friday – Jan 13, 2023
LaVerne Lamb – My daughter Kathy has been at Emory for three weeks. She is going to move to therapy hopefully by Wednesday, January 11, to learn to walk again. Please pray she will get use of her legs and her right hand.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
Rose Lappe -continue prayers as she also continues chemo
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.

Birthdays
Julian Belote – Birthday
Janice Scalzo – Birthday
Anniversarys
Joyce & Mike Michno – January 19, 1969
Elaine and Roger Estill – January 21, 1956
Update from Jaccob

Good Afternoon,
The RUMC Hospitality team is thrilled to be back in action next week! Our next Community and Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Lunch will be each Tuesday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. This will be a dine-in hot meal that includes beverages and dessert in our Fellowship Hall. We do still have the option to pick up your meal in our Drive-through take out line or we also have a “to go” station set up and volunteers present to assist if you would like to take you meal home. Lunch will be $7.00 per guest. You can also order a $30.00 family meal “To Go”; just please give me 24-hour advance notice for family meals.
Wednesday Night Supper will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2023! Dine in at the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. All you can eat each week includes: Main Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup Station, Dessert Station, and Beverages all included! You can also order Wednesday Night Supper as Family Meal for $30.00 and we will have it ready for you to pick up by 5:00 PM.
You can pre-order Lunch, Dinner, or any frozen meals by clicking links below. No reservations are required unless you wish to pre-order by credit card online. You can pay with cash, check or card at the welcome table as well, but we prefer credit sales online if possible.
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Tue, Jan 17, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Hot dine in or Take-out lunches and frozen meals available in the Chapel building (Building B) in the Fellowship Hall near the kitchen.
This Weeks’ Meals:
Community and Fellowship Lunch Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Creamy Sweet Italian Sausage Pasta, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Assorted Cookies and Cake, Iced Tea, and Water.
$7.00 per person
Family Meal Option Available for $30.00 (24 Hour Advance Notice)
Dine In (Fellowship Hall) or “To go”
11:30 am –1:30 pm
Frozen Meals $7
- Sautéed Chicken & Leeks w/ Cranberry Cashew Couscous
- Smoked BBQ Pork Loin, Wild Rice, and Black-Eyed Collards
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10)
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- Creamy Celery and Leek Soup
Frozen Family Size Meal ($25.00)
- Chicken Pot Pie
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Wednesday Night Supper January 18, 2023
Buttermilk Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Caramelized Onion and Green Bean Medley, Buttered Biscuit, Beef and Vegetable Soup, Featured Salad Bar, Assorted Cookies and Dessert Bars, Iced Tea, Coffee.
Kids: Chicken Fingers or PB&J, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Rice Krispy Treat or Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk.
$10.00 per adult
$4.00 per Child 12 and under
$5.00 for Soup and Salad Bar
$30.00 Family Max
$30.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice)
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
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From Nancy Erwin: Offering Envelopes
Some of you have contacted me to let me know that you have not yet received your 2023 offering envelopes. The Church Budget Envelope Company creates and distributes these envelopes for RUMC and they have apologized the delay, citing staffing and supply chain issues. I am sorry for this inconvenience to you!
However, the list below might be helpful when making your upcoming donations:
– If you are donating cash, feel free to choose an envelope from the pew racks and indicate your name and desired distribution. I will be sure to post it correctly.
– If you are donating a check in person, simply drop it in the offering plate.
– If you are mailing a check, our address is 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30188. Pat Kelley will get it to me.
– Or, if you would like to donate online, use this link. https://rumc.onlinegiving.org/donate/login
Thank you for supporting RUMC. What a blessing it is to serve Jesus with you!
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – January 7, 2023
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5,6
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Prayer Lessons from a Missionary Mentor
Debbie Goodwin will be our CUC speaker on this first Sunday School class of the new year. Her lesson title is “Prayer Lessons from a Missionary Mentor”
and her chosen Scripture is : All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts 2:42, NLT
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!

- George Waite as of Thursday night is stable but critical in ICU at North Fulton Hospital following emergency surgery. Thank you for continuing prayers.
- Jeannie Ehlers continues chemo. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
- Rose Lappe -continue prayers as she also continues chemo
- Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
- Laverne Lamb asks for prayers for her daughter Kathy who has another lesion in her brain.
Ongoing Prayers
- Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
- Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of lovedones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
Thanksgiving
- From David Hills – Hey CUC, Thank you for your prayers for my successful pacemaker installation. Thanks also to the medical staff, Norma and the Great Physician.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)

Birthdays
- Debbie Goodwin – January 9
- Roger Davis – January 11
- Ann Carter – January 12
- Don McNew – January 13
- Mike Story – January 14
Anniversaries
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Second Sunday Chapel Communion Service
8:30 a.m. | Sunday, January 8, 2023
You’re invited to join us this Sunday morning in the Chapel at 8:30 a.m. Included in this 30-minute service will be the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music, and a time of prayer. All are welcome at the table!
(Please note that First Sunday Communion is now Second Sunday Communion for 2023.)
Update from Jacob

The RUMC hospitality team and kitchen crew are still cooking up some delicious meals to put in the freezer! Wednesday Night Suppers will return on Wednesday, January 11. We will start a new Sit Down or Take-Home Hot Lunch on Tuesday, January 12. Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
You can still pre-order any frozen meals by clicking the links published each week and frozen meals can be picked up at your convenience between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday at the RUMC Kitchen.
MUST Neighborhood Pantry
From Scotty Brewington: It happened again. All of it. It poured rain. All night.
Volunteers still showed up and got it done. Over 200 families got their groceries.
Even more impressive? Many of the volunteers out there soaking wet for hours were doing it for the second month in a row. “Thank you” doesn’t even come close to covering it, but thank you. Without those volunteers, none of this happens. Thanks for everything you do! See you on Monday, February 6th. Sunshine and good vibes only.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
- Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
- Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

- Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – December 30, 2022
<*> Please Forgive, I forgot to post this last Friday. <*>
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year!
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phillipians 4:6 (NIV)
CUC Sunday School Class
Prayer Requests
- Jeannie Ehlers has begun a new chemo recommended by Dr. at MD Anderson at Northside Forsyth. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
- David Hills- prayers for good results from his pacemaker installation last week
- Rose Lappe -continue prayers as she also continues chemo
- Edna Smith suffering from progressive Parkinson’s disease. She is now back at Village Park Alpharetta, 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta,30009. She very much appreciates your prayers.
- Laverne Lamb asks for prayers for her daughter Kathy who has another lesion in her brain.
- Stan Thomason, former long-time CUC member, died peacefully on Wednesday. His son Scott was with him. Keep his family in our prayers. Scott Thomason’s address is 114 Sugar Cane Ct, Greer, SC 29650
Ongoing Prayers
- Sister Backus– for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
- Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
- Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of lovedones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)
Birthdays
- Sandy Martin-January 3
- Gloria Stadler-January 3
- Norma Hills -January 5
- Sue Waite-January 5
- Sara Beecham-January 6
- Jill Head-January 6
Anniversaries
- Dave & Lynne Roberts – January 3, 1961 , West Palm Beach, FL, 61 years
Update from Jacob
Although our Hot Meal Programs are taking a break until January 2023, the RUMC hospitality team and kitchen crew are still cooking up some delicious meals to put in the freezer! Wednesday Night Suppers will return on Wednesday, January 11. We will start a new Sit Down or Take-Home Hot Lunch on Tuesday, January 12. Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
You can still pre-order any frozen meals by clicking the links published each week and frozen meals can be picked up at your convenience between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday at the RUMC Kitchen.
MUST Neighborhood Pantry
Our next MUST Neighborhood Pantry is on Tuesday, January 3rd!
Rain prevented us from giving out the coffee and children’s pajamas at our last pantry, so we’ll continue collecting these items throughout December and give them out in January! For the Jan 3rd Pantry, we need laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, coffee (K-cups and bags of ground coffee) and children’s pajamas (all sizes).
We will collect items the day of the pantry 12-4:00 PM. (We’re not collecting this Sunday because it is New Year’s Day). On January 3rd, we’re asking people to drop items off at the Fellowship Hall because we will operate out of the FH for the next three months (because it’s so cold)!
We always need lots of help bagging the produce, which is generally 12:00-3:00 PM. If members of CUC would like to participate, just come on in during that time! They don’t need to sign up.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a
portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.
Calendar
Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – December 23, 2022
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Eve
Be sure to attend one of the Christmas Eve services.
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services
- 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion in the Chapel
- 4 p.m. Family Worship Service with Candlelight in the Sanctuary
- 6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
- 11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service in the Chapel
Christmas Day
There will be one service Christmas Day, in the Chapel at 10:30.
CUC Sunday School Class
There will be no CUC class on Sunday, December 25th or Sunday, January 1.
CUC Attendance
December 18
Members 66
Zoom 15
Total 81
CUC Has Lots of Christmas Spirit!
This past Sunday, the last Sunday before Christmas, we had 10 of our CUC men showing off their best Christmas ties. The ladies also wore their Christmas-themed clothing and jewelry as we gathered to hear the last of our Advent series of lessons.

- Jeannie Ehlers is beginning a new chemo recommended by Dr. at MD Anderson at Northside Forsyth. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
- David Hills asks for prayers for his pacemaker installation on Tuesday of next week.
- Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo
- Edna Smith suffering from progressive Parkinsons disease. She is now back at Village Park Alpharetta, 555 Wills Road, Alpaharetta,30009. She very much appreciates your prayers.
- Doug Tatom – suffering from back pain and various other medical problems keeping him “under the weather”. Pray for his recovery.
- Laverne Lamb asks for prayers for her daughter Kathy who has another lesion in her brain.
Ongoing Prayers
- Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
- Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
- Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)

Birthdays
- Jim Boswell – December 27
- Brenda Burrell – December 28
- Lynn Adcock – December 29
- Claudia Phelps – December 30
- Donna Grosse – December 31
- Vince Grosse – December 31
Anniversaries
- Grady & Pat Phillips – December 28, 1963 Washington, DC, 59 years!
Christmas Festival Concert
Did you miss going to the Christmas Festival Concert? Or would you like to see it again? The concerts are available on demand throughout the holiday season at RUMC.com/Christmas.
Update from Jacob

Although our Hot Meal Programs are taking a break until January 2023, the RUMC hospitality team and kitchen crew are still cooking up some delicious meals to put in the freezer! Wednesday Night Suppers will return on Wednesday, January 11. We will start a new Sit Down or Take-Home Hot Lunch on Tuesday, January 12. Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
You can still pre-order any frozen meals by clicking the links published each week and frozen meals can be picked up at your convenience between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday at the RUMC Kitchen.
MUST Neighborhood Pantry
Our next MUST Neighborhood Pantry is on Tuesday, January 3rd!
Rain prevented us from giving out the coffee and children’s pajamas at our last pantry, so we’ll continue collecting these items throughout December and give them out in January! For the Jan 3rd Pantry, we need laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, coffee (K-cups and bags of ground coffee) and children’s pajamas (all sizes).
We will collect items the day of the pantry 12-4:00 PM. (We’re not collecting this Sunday because it’s Christmas and the following Sunday is New Year’s Day). On January 3rd, we’re asking people to drop items off at the Fellowship Hall because we will operate out of the FH for the next three months (because it’s so cold)!
We always need lots of help bagging the produce, which is generally 12:00-3:00 PM. If members of CUC would like to participate, tell them just to come on in during that time! They don’t need to sign up.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
- Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
- Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services
- 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
- 11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service
- 6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service
- 11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service
- December 25 – 10:30 Service in the Chapel
- Oct 17-19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – December 16, 2022
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased! Luke 2:14
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
For the last Sunday of Advent, we will continue to be guided by Susan Robb’s book; “The Angels of Christmas, Hearing God’s Voice in Advent”. John Sharp will finish our Advent Series this Sunday morning with Chapter Four of “The Angels of Christmas, Hearing God’s Voice in Advent”. His lesson title is “Hark the Herald Angels Sing: The Angels and the Shepherds.” Key scripture verses for this chapter are Luke 2:13-14. Our lesson this week will include Susan Robb’s video as she shares her insights into the birth of Christ and the angel’s visit to the shepherds.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
CUC Attendance
December 11
Members 78
Teacher 1 (member)
Zoom 11
Total 90
CUC Has Lots of Christmas Spirit!
The men started with their gay Christmas socks the past 2 Sundays. This Sunday, the last Sunday before Christmas, we will have a Christmas tie contest. So guys… wear your best Christmas ties!

- Jeannie Ehlers is beginning a new schedule requiring 3 weeks of chemo at Northside Forsyth then a week off, and then repeat. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
- Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo
- Edna Smith is suffering from progressive Parkinsons disease and is recovering from a severe infection. She very much appreciates your prayers.
- Doug Tatom – suffering from back pain and various other medical problems keeping him “under the weather”. Pray for his recovery.
- Laverne Lamb asks for prayers for her daughter Kathy who has another lesion in her brain.
- Susan Gunter’s husband Charlie has been discharged home from the hospital after suffering several strokes. Please pray for his complete recovery.
Ongoing Prayers
- Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
- Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
- Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)

Birthdays
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Anniversaries
- Fred & MariAnna Brown – December 18, 1966 Flora, MS, 56 years
RUMC Christmas Concerts
The Christmas Concerts last weekend were outstanding! Everyone says the best yet! We are proud of the CUC members of the Choir… Bill Griffin, choir president, Martha Jane Mason, and Cecelia Moore who have to leave CUC early each week to participate.
Christmas Party Photos
Thanks to Jeff Coelho’s son, last Sunday we received photos that he took at the Christmas party. If your portraits turned out well and you would like to have the negatives, please write your name on the back and get them to Jeff.
CUC Computer
The CUC IT Committee determined that CUC needed a new computer and we have gotten a new computer for our use. The old CUC has been donated to Homestretch.
Handel’s Messiah
This Sunday, December 18, at 3:00 pm in our sanctuary is the MOS sing along of Handel’s Messiah., $15 General Admission. Tickets are available online and at the door of the sing-along. Add your voice to a chorus of hundreds in this annual holiday tradition! Bring your own score, or purchase one there. Along with vocal soloists, chamber orchestra, hundreds of singers under the baton of Michael O’Neal, Conductor, will perform the Christmas portion and “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah. Listeners are also welcome!
Update from Jacob

Although our Hot Meal Programs are taking a break until January 2023, the RUMC hospitality team and kitchen crew are still cooking up some delicious meals to put in the freezer! Wednesday Night Suppers will return on Wednesday, January 11! We will start a new Sit Down or Take-Home Hot Lunch on Tuesday, January 12. Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
You can still pre-order any frozen meals by clicking the links published each week and frozen meals can be picked up at your convenience between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday at the RUMC Kitchen.
MUST Neighborhood Pantry
Our next MUST Neighborhood Pantry is on Tuesday, January 3rd!
Rain prevented us from giving out the coffee and children’s pajamas at our last pantry, so we’ll continue collecting these items throughout December and give them out in January!
For January, there are three ways to help:
Donations: We need laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, coffee and children’s pajamas (all sizes) this month! You can drop-off donations at the pantry building on the RUMC campus Sundays 9:00-12:00 PM or at the Fellowship Hall on the day of the pantry (January 3rd) 12:00-4:00 PM.
Volunteers: There are many ways to volunteer on pantry days! To volunteer for all shifts, sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fabad29a31-myneighbors1
Money: We use monetary donations to buy detergent and feminine hygiene products to supplement what is donated. We also buy fresh produce (apples, oranges, onions and potatoes), ground beef and tortillas for our families.
To donate, go to http://www.rumc.com, then choose About/Giving/Give Online. After you click on “Give Online,” there’s a page with a drop-down menu that says: “Tithes and Offerings 2022.” Pull-down that menu to “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” and you can donate there. You can also drop off monetary donations in the RUMC front office! Just write “MUST Neighborhood Pantry” on the check or envelope to ensure it gets to us.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
- Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
- Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

Calendar
- Dec. 18 3:00 p.m. MOS “Messiah” Sing-a-Long
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services
- 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion in the Chapel
- 4 p.m. Family Worship Service with Candlelight in the Sanctuary
- 6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
- 11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service in the Chapel
- December 25 – 10:30 service in the Chapel
- Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
CUC Newsletter – November 9, 2022
Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel— that is, “God with us.” (Isaiah 7:14)
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Acting on the Unbelievable
For the next 2 weeks of Advent we will continue to be guided by Susan Robb’s book; “ The Angels of Christmas, Hearing God’s Voice in Advent”. Jan Buckley continues with our Advent Series this Sunday morning with Chapter Three of “The Angels of Christmas, Hearing God’s Voice in Advent”. Her lesson title is “Acting on the Unbelievable: An Angel of the Lord and Joseph.” Matthew 1:20 Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Parking Alert for this Sunday
The Children’s Sunday School will be closing off a few of the parking spaces near the fellowship hall entrance on Sunday morning, but not all of them. There will be the Children’s Christmas Party from 10-11 am, and we will have animals in the parking lot. Also, there will be young children and families in building B for the live nativity.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
CUC Attendance
December 4
Members 85
Teacher (member) 1
Zoom 12
Total 98

- Jeannie Ehlers is not getting the trial chemo at MD Anderson. She is getting a new treatment plan from her Atlanta oncologist. Jeannie and Jim really appreciate all of your prayers for healing.
- Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she continues chemo
- Edna Smith who is suffering from progressive Parkinsons disease and recovering from a severe infection, is at Sandy Springs Health and Rehab from which she is about to be released. She very much appreciates your prayers.
- Doug Tatom – suffering from back pain and various other medical problems keeping him “under the weather”. Pray for his recovery.
Ongoing Prayers
- Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
- Brenda Burrell and her husband Bob who both continue to have PT and family assistance at home
- Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
- Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of lovedones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people and for the people of Ukraine.
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)

Birthdays
- Brenda Burrell – December 11
- Bill Floyd – December 14
Anniversaries
- Tom & Sharon Erdman – December 13, 1959 , Beaufort, SC, 62 years!
CUC Knows How to Have Fun!
On this past Sunday, the 2nd Sunday of Advent, no less than 7 of our men were already showing off their Christmas socks!!
CUC Christmas Party
What a great Christmas party CUC had this past Tuesday night! Much thanks to our wonderful CUC Fellowship Committee! Special thanks to our favorite MC, Jeff Coelho. Also thanks to Patricia Mashburn for the beautiful table decorations. And of course thanks too to MariAnna Brown who made the arrangements with the Metropolitan Club, and to Garlin and Mike Story. Thanks also to Dee Sott who played the piano for caroling, and Gene Osborn working the audio- visuals for our MC. And thanks to any others on our Fellowship Committee who had a part in putting on the great party. A good time was had by all. What a great way to begin our Christmas season!
CUC Ladies Christmas Luncheon
Calling all CUC ladies – It’s time for the CUC ladies Christmas luncheon. This was a great event last year and Babs Skillings and Gale Davis want to continue the fun. Here are the details: this Friday, December 9 at 11:30 at the Skillings home. Bring a dish to share and the rest will be provided. No RSVP necessary, just come for some Christmas fun. Sorry guys, this is a ladies only event, although Roger will again be the parking attendant and Shaw will be the server. Please invite someone from your Neighborhood Care Group to ride with you.
Christmas Open House.
Nancy and Johnie Wright have set a date for their annual Christmas open house. It will be held December 14 from 1:00 to 5:00. They look forward to having you there. Bring an appetizer or finger dessert to share with others. Please bring on disposable dishes and bring serveware with you. Hope to see you then. PLEASE PARK ON SIDEWALK SIDE OF STREET ONLY.
Christmas Festival Concerts
The not-to-be-missed Christmas Festival Concerts will be held on this Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. The concerts feature the RUMC Sanctuary Choir; Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra; Roswell Ringers; and Tom Alderman, organist. Tickets are not needed to attend the concerts this year.
Update from Jacob

Although our Hot Meal Programs are taking a break until January 2023, the RUMC hospitality team and kitchen crew are still cooking up some delicious meals to put in the freezer! Wednesday Night Suppers will return on Wednesday, January 11! We will start a new Sit Down or Take-Home Hot Lunch on Tuesday, January 12. Keep an eye out for upcoming details!
You can still pre-order any frozen meals by clicking the links below and frozen meals can be picked up at your convenience between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday at the RUMC Kitchen.
Here are the links to order for this upcoming week: December 11- December 15,
Event Details
Frozen Meals $7- Sweet Potato and Pecan Casserole, Chicken Parmesan, Stuffed Pork Loin w/ Carrot Souffle and Wild Rice, Cheesy Chicken Pasta Alfredo,
Frozen Soup $4 (3 pints for $10) Vegetable Minestrone, Tomato Bisque, Brunswick Stew
Family Size Frozen Meals $25 (Feeds 8-10) Lasagna Bolognese, Turkey Pot Pie
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
- Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
- Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.

- Dec. 9 11:30 CUC Ladies Christmas Luncheon
- Dec. 9 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert
- Dec. 11 3:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert
- Dec. 14 1:00-5:00 Wright’s Open House
- Dec. 18 MOS “Messiah” Sing-a-Long
- December 25 – 10:00 service in the Chapel
- Oct 17- 19, 2023 CUC Fall Retreat
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